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Where is exact location of Coolant Temperature Sensor?

Tiny
FFALES
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  • 2002 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 98,500 MILES
Need to replace Coolant Temperature Sensor.
Saturday, May 8th, 2021 AT 10:55 AM

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Tiny
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This sensor is on the top of the engine toward the rear. It should actually be in a cylinder head as they are technically called CHT, Cylinder Head Temperature sensors. Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Below is the process from the manual. Please let us know if you still can't find it. Thanks
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Sunday, May 9th, 2021 AT 4:07 PM
Tiny
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Thank you.
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Sunday, May 9th, 2021 AT 5:16 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome. Thanks for using 2CarPros. Please come back next time you need some info. Thanks
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Monday, May 10th, 2021 AT 4:33 PM

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